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2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 99.4 in | 15.2 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 159.0 in | 21.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 59.7 in | 19.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3425 lb. | 2690 lb. | 735 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal. | 12.2 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 38.7 in | 12.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.4 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 51.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 50.5 in | 37.8 in | 12.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 51.6 in | 8.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 78.1 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.3 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!! I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand. I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat. CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!! see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!! I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in. THESE GOT WORSE !!!! It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!! They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
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